Muscular Counter Pulsation (MCP)
In MCP, peripheral muscle groups on the legs are stimulated with electrical impulses and rhythmically contracted exactly at the start of early diastole. This supports venous return, making it an effective therapy for heart failure. The precise synchronisation of the muscle contractions with the patient’s R-peak is crucial for the functioning of MCP.
Cardioversion
External cardioversion is intended to end cardiac arrhythmia and return the heart to its normal rhythm (sinus rhythm). With cardioversion, a current surge triggered by the R-peak is delivered to the heart and the activity of the heart muscle cells is resynchronised.
Imaging
With imaging, ECG triggering can be used to control the recording timing. For example, the automatic R-peak triggering ensures that certain parts of the image are always acquired at the same time within the cardiac cycle.
Mechanical cardiovascular support
“Mechanical circulatory support systems” is a generic term for systems that support the blood circulation. The term therefore includes devices for heart (e.g. VAD, IABP) and cardiopulmonary support (e.g. ELCS/ECMO). Our ECG technology and algorithms are used in these applications to synchronise (trigger) the artificial pumps with the patient’s own cardiac cycle – this relieves the strain on the circulatory system and, consequently, the heart that has already been damaged.
We’re also happy to bring our ECG expertise to the table for your projects. Whether they’re focused on algorithm development and a time critical R-peak or stationary and mobile monitoring.
